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Behind the Scenes :: Crushing on Durand Ford

Today I’m crushing on this photo taken by Durand Ford at my “Pimps & Ho’s” Birthday Party in San Francisco on Friday night. That’s me and my pimp right after I made my third birthday wish of the week. Durand’s album is full of smiling faces, priceless expression and caught-in-the-action pimp and ho fun but this image is my favorite. Mostly it’s my favorite because it’s a great shot of the two of us from a vantage point I never get to see, but also because it’s me in the photo this time – not in charge of grabbing the photographer at the wedding or event and asking him to shoot it because I know the bride/client will appreciate it.

I’ve been the planner of many weddings and events, including this birthday party, privy to the behind-the-scenes action that feeds my creative soul, in charge of orchestrating every single detail. Durand gave me the gift of capturing a moment I had not planned – actually a whole album full!

He’s a passionate person AND photographer who describes his business as “Photography that captures the authentic essence of you and your event.” I could not agree more, this image does all of that and more!

Thank you Durand, for the butterflies I get every time I look at this beautiful image!